Fix It Dr. Vorkman Was Asked by the Journal of Scientific Research

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Dr. Vorkman was asked by The Journal of Scientific Research to review an article. The article was sent to him via post and did not include the names of the authors. In the paper the authors describe a relationship between color and happiness. They specifically discuss how individuals who had listened to a choir of singers wearing yellow robes reported more happiness than those who had listed to a choir of singers wearing black robes. The study was conducted by recruiting a 25-member choir from a local church selected at random. The choir was given yellow robes to wear in the summer, and black robes to wear in the winter. To assess happiness, parishioners completed a Happiness Survey after a service in July and after a service in January. The choir performed at both services. A t-test to compare the median happiness scores in July and January was performed. The results indicated parishioners were significantly happier in July. The authors conclude color affects happiness and advocate for a ban on drab-colored clothing. What do you think about the article review process? What feedback do you think Dr. Vorkman should provide to The Journal of Scientific Research?

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